Organizer Information
The Centre for British Photography is a UK-based organization dedicated to supporting and promoting photographic practices across Britain. It fosters emerging and established photographers, providing mentorship, grants, and exhibition opportunities, while collaborating with foundations and collectors like the Broccoli Foundation and the Hyman Collection.
Title & Description
2026 Realisation Grants – Centre for British Photography
The Realisation Grants support photographers and artists working with Photography to complete ongoing projects within a year. Awards range from £2,000 to £4,000 and include mentorship sessions with experts from the Centre for British Photography. The program is open to all ages and experience levels, aiming to enable creative projects to reach fruition.
Categories
Photography, Visual Arts Research
Eligibility
- Applicants must be based in Britain.
- Open to individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds.
- Suitable for emerging and established photographers.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Cash awards ranging from £2,000–£4,000.
- Mentorship sessions with the Centre’s team and trustees.
- Opportunity to complete a photography project within a structured timeline.
- Recognition through the Centre for British Photography’s platform.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- CV: Submit as a PDF or to the character limit
- Bio: limit of 1,500 characters
- Project Description: limit of 2,500 characters
- Project Proposal: limit of 3,000 characters. No PDFs.
- Each file can have a description of up to 100 characters
- Classify your Project: limit of 100 characters
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Grant Announcement: 1 May 2026
- Final Payment: 15 November 2026
- Project Completion Deadline: 1 May 2027
Location
United Kingdom (Britain)
Additional Details
- Grants are designed to help complete ongoing projects, not general support.
- Projects must be completed within one year of the award.
- Previous winners include Ben Millar Cole, Magda Kuca, and Sujata Setia (2025).